Faiveley Transport, a subsidiary of Wabtec Corporation, has been awarded contracts worth more than USD 100 million by Alstom and Bombardier Transportation to supply systems for the first 71 train sets of the new generation of double deck trains for Paris. The trains will eventually run on lines D and E of the Paris network.
Under the contracts Faiveley Transport will provide complete braking systems, door systems, HVAC systems (cabin and saloon heating, ventilation and air conditioning), pantographs and tachometer systems. The scope of supply includes the study, design, engineering, manufacture and delivery of the rail systems, which will involve Faiveley operating units in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and the Czech Republic.
Deliveries are expected to start by September 2018 and to be completed by 2022.
As part of a framework contract for up to 255 trains, the first 71 trains were ordered earlier this year by SNCF with a consortium of Alstom-Bombardier. These trains, which consist of 56 six-car and 15 seven-car sets, will be able to transport up to 1,860 passengers and are expected to provide greater comfort, functionality and reliability for passengers.
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